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While we identify and understand the success stories, we should also figure out what prevents or causes problems to institutionalizing decentralization.
Delineation should not mean literally "Division" of functions.
The challenges that societies face today play right at the heart of the individual's existence thus the urgency for the government to respond.
Restructuring the Government has become apparent in all countries regardless of level of development and even ideological character.

Our Events

Full Text of “Power to the People: Bayanihan Federalism, Power to the Regions”, the Consultative Committee’s Draft Federal Constitution

The Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution has approved and submitted their draft Federal Constitution to the President of the Philippines, His Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte. (more…)

GIS-Manifold Training at the LGU of Imus City – Cavite

Last 17–21 April 2017, LOGODEF conducted a 5-day Basic Geographic Information System (GIS) training to the local government of Imus City, Cavite. The training was facilitated by LOGODEF, and GIS consultants, Mr. Benjamin Balais, Mr. Eriberto Brillantes, and Mr. Marlon Mariñas. It was attended by various departments of the Imus City government; (more…)

Evolving the Right Model for a Working Philippine Democracy

Last 9 November 2016, LOGODEF in partnership with The Political Science Forum, the sole political organization in the University of Santo Tomas, held a seminar about the current state of Local Governance, and the prospects of Federalism. The seminar was held at the Benavides auditorium in the University of Santo Tomas. (more…)

LOGODEF organized a Capacity Building Program with the Municipality of Tuba, Benguet

LOGODEF organized a 2-day capacity building training with the LGU of Tuba, Benguet last 27-28 September 2016 at the Marand Resort and Spa, Bauang, La Union. The Program was composed of Tuba’s Executive and Legislative bodies consolidating their respective efforts for their Executive-Legislative Agenda and Development Plans in the future. (more…)

From Decentralization to Federalism: The Next Stage of Philippine Democracy

The Forum of Federations and LOGODEF held a Manila International Conference entitled “From Decentralization to Federalism: The Next Stage of Philippine Democracy?” from 22 to 23 of September 2016 at City Garden Grand Hotel in Makati City.

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Exploratory Talks On Climate Change

LOGODEF conducted a three-day trip from May 28 to 31 to meet with Camiguin Governor-elect Jurdin Jesus ‘JJ’ Romualdo and some local government officials of the 5 municipalities as well as planning personnel of the province.

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Local Government Development Foundation organizes Executive-Legislative Agenda Seminar for officials of Oroquieta City

Local officials from Oroquieta City attended a seminar on Executive-Legislative Agenda Setting organized by the Local Government Development Foundation (LOGODEF) held in Orchid Garden Hotel in Manila from September 14 to 17. The seminar is in line with the city’s goal of envisioning their LGU as a holistic urban center in Northern Mindanao.

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LOGODEF & KAS hold National Conference on Decentralization

The Local Government Development Foundation (LOGODEF), together with its long-time institutional partner Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), co-organized a national conference on decentralization tagged “Time to Reconfigure: Decentralization in a Changing Environment” on February 12, 2015 at The Peninsula Manila in Makati City.

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LOGODEF organizes Strategic Development Planning seminar for Bulacan LGU officials

To cater to the needs of various municipal and city officials, LOGODEF organized an Executive Course on Strategic Development Planning for Bulacan local government offic

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LOGODEF & KAS Singapore’s International Conference on Federalism and Decentralization

Experts on federalism and decentralization from across several countries came to the Philippines to share their country’s experiences under a federal and decentralized form of government, emphasizing on the opportunities and issues that come alongside its adoption.

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Programs On Demand

Public Information for Transparency

Transparency and accountability are key criteria of good governance. In order to show the public how transparent and accountable an LGU’s governance system is, an efficient built-in public information system should be in place.

To achieve this, the LGU should determine its needs to institutionalize the system, allocate resources for such – especially for cash – strapped LGUs , initiate communications with the public that would not sound like predictable public relations gimmickry or politicking.

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Local Legislative Agenda Setting

This program is actually part of the Comprehensive Planning program. The host LGU on the other hand can request a specific training for this where local legislators are primary targets.

This training includes an assessment of the local situation for the participants, the process of legislation especially for beginners, and integrating new legislation with existing laws and plans of the LGU.

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Integrating Development Goals to Local Governance

The new millennium ushered an entirely different age for the whole world and the main challenge ahead is development from across continents and peoples. In 2001, responding to the challenges of the new age, the United Nations have set eight international development goals.

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Improvement of Business Environment

The government is the catalyst for development. It is the catalyst as it is the biggest employer in any society and it is one institution that can substantially influence the market through its policies and programs.

Of course this doesn’t mean that the government should compete with private business. Instead, it should be able to provide the right environment where there are enough opportunities for new business to start and even incentives for business to thrive.

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Comprehensive Planning

Sound policies, clear-cut program direction and efficient management of resources are only some of the output that speak of good leadership. To make all these things possible, it is imperative to institutionalize good planning. Governance should mean essentially knowing what is to be done in government and part of this is to harness the resources of the institution.

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Recent Activities

Federalism: Weighing Interests, Reaching Consensus

On 6 August 2018, Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom) Chairman former Chief Justice Renato Puno and Subcommittee on the Creation and Structure of Federated Regions Prof. Edmund Tayao were invited as resource persons in a forum organized by the Junior Political Economist Guild of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) entitled “Federalism: Weighing Interests, Reaching Consensus – Charter Change and its Effect to the Philippine Political and Economic Landscape.” It was held at the Tanghalang PUP of the College of Communication.

Prof. Edmund Tayao was the first to speak regarding the social and political reforms indicated in the proposed Federal Constitution. It was followed by a discussion of the ConCom Chairman on the overview of the legislative process, transition of the Philippine Constitutions and the proposed Federal Constitution.

Also invited to the event are former Solicitor-General Atty. Florin Hilbay, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon, and former Deputy House Speaker Lorenzo Tanada III.

Kamalayan: Kapihan ng Malalayang Lasalyano

On 30 July 2018, Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom) member Prof. Edmund Tayao was invited as one of the resource person in an event organized by De La Salle University’s Committee on National Issues and Concerns (CONIC) entitled “Kamalayan: Kapihan ng Malayang LaSalyano – A Post-SONA Forum.” (more…)

Let’s Go Federal! An Info Drive on Federalism – Cebu

From July 27-28 2018, the members of the Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom), in cooperation the Presidential Legislative Liason Office (PLLO) hold an information drive on federalism in several venues across Metropolitan Cebu. (more…)

Constitutional Design and the Promotion of Economic Competitiveness

On 26 July 2018, Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 (ConCom) member Prof. Edmund Tayao was invited as a resource person in the fourth session of “Learning Sessions on Charter Change and Federalism: Constitutional Design and the Promotion of Economic Competitiveness” (more…)

Federalism and Philippine Competitiveness: Increasing Productivity and Promoting Shared Prosperity

On 26 July 2018, Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom) member and LOGODEF Executive Director Prof. Edmund Tayao was invited as a resource person in an event organized by the Asian Institute of Management Rizalino S. Navarro Policy Center for Competitiveness (more…)

Senate Public Hearing on the Proposal to Change/Amend the 1987 Constitution

On 17 July 2018, members of the Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom) were invited to a public hearing by the Senate’s Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes, and the Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation to discuss and answer the concerns regarding the body’s proposed Federal Constitution. (more…)

One Nation: One Government – Transition to Federalism Project

On 10 July 2018, Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom) member and LOGODEF Executive Director Prof. Edmund Tayao presented LOGODEF’s studies supported by the Department of Interior and Local Government’s Local Government Academy (LGA), held at the Commitment Room of the LGA’s main office at Ortigas Center in Pasig City. (more…)

The Consultative Committee’s Regional Consultation in Baguio City

From June 25-26 2018, the members of the Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom) in cooperation with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) hold regional consultations in several venues across Baguio City. (more…)

Understanding the Proposed Federal Government: Economic Reforms and Fiscal Administration

On 25 June 2018, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) invited two members of the Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom) as Special Guests and Speakers in their forum entitled “Understanding the Proposed Federal Government: Economic Reforms and Fiscal Administration”held at the Makati Diamond Residences Hotel. (more…)

The Consultative Committee’s Regional Consultation in Dumaguete City

On 18 June 2018, the members of the Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom), together with the cooperation of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) hold a Regional Consultation in Dumaguete City held at the Negros Oriental Convention Center.

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